LETTER: I need a tooth pulled out and I can’t get help

Something has to be done about Medicaid services. I work full time and pay for my health insurance and dental insurance. I feel if I had free dental insurance through the government, my tooth would be taken care of. But since I choose to work, I can’t get help.

I have an impacted wisdom tooth.

I called my dental insurance to find a dentist who can help me. I have been trying to get one to help me since September. So far, no luck.

Every time I go to one, they want me to pay anywhere from $400 to $600. I realized I might have to pay something, but I feel this price is way too much, and they want payment before they even look at my tooth.

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If I had Medicaid, this would be paid for by the government. I pay for my dental insurance and I have to pay. This is a major problem and needs to be fixed.

I need a tooth pulled out and I can’t get help. If there is anyone who would like to help me find an oral surgeon that takes Cigna and wants no other money, please let me know.